re·al·ize [ r ə lz ](past and past participlere·al·ized, present participlere·al·iz·ing, 3rd person present singularre·al·iz·es)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb know and understand something: to know, understand, and accept something doesn't realize how lucky he is
2. transitive and intransitive verb be or become aware of something: to be aware or conscious of something, or to become aware of something Do you realize the problems you've caused?
3. transitive verb achieve something: to fulfill a specific vision, plan, or potential
4. transitive verb translate something into money: to translate something into a particular amount of money, usually by selling it
5. transitive verb finance convert gain or loss into cash: to convert a paper gain or loss into a cash gain or loss by closing out the original transaction realize our assets
6. transitive verb turn work into performance: to turn something such as a play or novel into a stage or film performance
7. transitive verb music interpret piece of music: to interpret a musical composition, especially the figured bass of a baroque composition
[Early 17th century. <real1 after French réaliser]
